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How to get fromSan José to Belénby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Belén by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Real Cariaribus bus San José / ...
    16 min
    $1–14

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Barrio Cuba to Pedregaltrain train Belén
    40 min
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San José to Beléntaxi taxi 12.5 km
    12 min
    $27–35

  4. Drive 12.5 km

    1. Drive from San José to Beléncar car 12.5 km
    12 min
    $2–3

San José to Belén by bus

Calendar2073Weekly Buses
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.7 km
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica?

Autotransportes Palmares operates a bus from Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola to Real Cariari every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 16 min. Six other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles operates a train from Barrio Cuba to Pedregal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 40 min.

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